Though the London 2012 Olympic Games have drawn to a close, the perseverance and tenacity demonstrated by Hong Kong elite athletes during the Games will stay on. PolyU members took pride in having the opportunities to support the Olympic Games on various fronts:
On the stage
Representing the Hong Kong, China Delegation, two students and one graduate of PolyU participated in three events of the Games
| Name |
Study Programme |
Event |
Remark |
Angel Wong Hiu-ying
(graduate) |
BA(Hons) in Fashion and Textiles |
Gymnastic - Artistic
Women's All Around Individual |
She has successfully staged her debut gymnastic movement on the balance beam which may be recognized by the International Gymnastic Federation to be named after her. |
Lai Chun-ho
(student-athlete) |
BBA (Hons) in Marketing |
Athletics
Men’s 4×100m Relay |
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Lin Po-heung
(student-athlete) |
BSc (Hons) in Property Management |
Fencing
Women’s Foil Individual |
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Behind the scenes
Four PolyU experts also helped to enhance the performance of both local and national athletes in the London Olympics.
Name |
Department |
Contribution |
Prof. Li Yi |
Professor, Institute of Textiles and Clothing |
His research team has worked in collaboration with The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, the Hong Kong Sports Institute and the sponsor on the development of a high-performance sportswear which has been worn by Hong Kong elite athletes in their preparation and training, including running, rowing, cycling and windsurfing. |
Dr Simon Yeung |
Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (RS) |
Served as Team Physiotherapist of the Hong Kong Delegation. |
Dr Amy Fu |
Associate Professor (RS) |
Provided on-site professional services to the Hong Kong team and the national Judo athletes, including Ms Tong Wen - the Bronze Medallist of the Women's +78kg event. |
Ms Phoebe Cheuk |
Senior Physiotherapist (RS) |
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